Chae Song-hak
North Korean politician (born c. 1955)
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Chae Song-hak (Korean: 채성학; born c. 1955) is a North Korean politician who served as the President of the Central Bank of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea from 2021[1][2] to 2023.[3] He was also the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of Rason City from 2005 to 2010.[4]
Chae Song-hak | |
|---|---|
채성학 | |
| President of the Central Bank | |
| In office 18 January 2021 – 28 September 2023 | |
| President | Kim Jong Un |
| Premier | Kim Tok-hun |
| Succeeded by | Paek Min Gwang |
| Preceded by | Kim Chon-gyun |
| Vice Chairman of the Port Authority of Rason City | |
| In office 2005–2010 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1955 (age 70–71) |
| Party | Workers' Party of Korea |
Career
Rason City
As the Vice Chairman of the Port Authority in Rason, Chae was reportedly instrumental in the idea and establishment of its free-trade zone.[5]
President of the Central Bank
Chae was appointed as President of the Central Bank in January 2021 to succeed Kim Chon-gyun.[1] Due to his position, he then became a member of the 14th Cabinet of North Korea.[2] He was also named as a member of the Central Committee.[6]
